Prolouge
In the snowy streets of London two kittens were playing. They were just a few weeks old and laughing while they wrestled in the snow. One of them was a tom kit with white fur and black patches. The other one was his brother, his twin. But instead of being white with black patches this tom kit was black with blood red patches. At the side of the snowy road sat a ginger young tom watching them with a bored look on his face. He was the kits older brother and not one of their fans. Their father adored the twins and saw them as his last gift from his late mate. Their brother only saw them as a burden or a curse. But he could not help to like the black and red one… no one could help to adore that one. The white and black kitten was named Alonzo, the red and black one was named Sphinx and the ginger one was named Brutal due to his brutal way.
"Ha I got you", Alonzo said as he pressed Sphinx into the snow. "Now admit it."
"Never", his twin giggled and Alonzo grinned back.
"I'm stronger", he said and tickled his brother's nose with his whiskers.
"N-no", Sphinx said between fits of giggles.
"Admit it."
They started to laugh and wrestle in the snow and Brutal just shook his head.
"Stupid brats", he grumbled. "Why do I have to watch them? I'm older, smarter more good looking. Why does dad want one of them to be leader? I could be a good one if he only gave me the chance."
"Tell that to daddy", Sphinx said and Brutal jumped.
"Go away midget", he spat.
"But-"
"Go away", Brutal swiped at him and then saw Alonzo look at a silver tabby. "Who the hell is that?"
"Don't know… he came out of nowhere and tackled Lonzo."
"Who are you", Alonzo asked. "From the Jellicles huh?" Alonzo jumped at him and the other kit jumped to the side without turning his back to Alonzo.
"What", Alonzo asked and grinned. "Aren't you going to run?"
"My dad told me to never turn my back to a stray", the tabby kit said.
"And you always listen to what your daddy tells you?"
"Yes."
"Aw daddy's boy daddy's boy!"
"Am not!"
Suddenly they heard a strange sound and Brutal looked up and saw a car move towards Alonzo and the other kitten. He took Sphinx with him and hurried into and alley. The two kittens on the road stared at the car. Alonzo looked at the wheels and saw that both the other kitten and he would be hit by them.
"Come on", Alonzo said and pulled the other kitten into the middle of the street and the car zoomed past over them. When it was gone the kittens looked at each other and laughed. But then a flash of ginger appeared and scooped Alonzo up with one paw and hissed at the other kitten. Then out of nowhere appeared another cat and stood above the other kitten.
"Macavity", the tom hissed.
"Deuteronomy", the tom grabbing Alonzo said and grinned and prepared to strike then he heard hissing around him and saw other members of the tribe.
"Jelly", Macavity said sounding bored.
"Macavity", she said sounding disgusted.
"This land belongs to me Deuteronomy", Macavity said coldly.
"A banished you and your family", Deuteronomy hissed and swiped at him. "Now take your kitten and be gone!"
"Oh you haven't met my son then have you", Macavity said and put Alonzo down. "I've chosen him to follow in my paw prints and become next Jellicle leader."
Deuteronomy hissed at the kitten that hissed back and Macavity chuckled.
"See he already knows who's the enemy", he said.
"I'm warning you Macavity take your kitten and leave or be slain right here and now."
"You are a meanie", Alonzo yelled. "Hurt my daddy and I'll-"
Deuteronomy hissed at him and Alonzo hid behind his father's paws.
"It's over here Macavity", Deuteronomy said and picked up his son and turned to leave.
"No Deuteronomy", Macavity said. "We have just begun." He laughed evilly and when the Jellicles looked back he was gone so was his kitten.
"Macavity is not there", Jelly said.
"Father", Brutal said happily. "I found some rats for you to eat and-"
"Shut up", Macavity said and put Alonzo down.
"Hi Lonz", Sphinx grinned. "Where were we?"
They started to wrestle while laughing.
"Weren't you supposed to keep an eye on them", Macavity yelled to Brutal.
"Y-yes but you see father there was this car and-"
"The Jellicles were there! You brought them to Jellicle territory! They could have been kidnapped!"
"Father we would have been useful if kidnapped", Alonzo said and Macavity glared at him. "They didn't know we were your kittens until you jumped out. They would have treated us like Jellicles and we could get close to them and learn what they planned-"
"And you could bring that information back to me and act as spy and strike at Deuty from the inside what a great idea", Macavity said sarcastically until it hit him. "What a great idea I am so proud of you!"
Brutal made a disgusted noise and Macavity hissed at him before pushing the twins to their room. He put Alonzo into his bed and the kitten looked up at him.
"Dad I didn't mean to-"
"Hush!" Macavity growled then his voice softened and he started to sing:
Hush my little one, you must be exhausted
Sleep my little Lonzo
Let your dreams take wings
One day when you're big and strong
You will be a king"
"Good night dad", Alonzo said and yawned and fell asleep.
"God night my little Lonzo tomorrow we will begin the training."
He continued singing while walking around the warehouse and all his henchcats listened as did Sphinx who hadn't fallen asleep yet. Macavity sang:
I've been exiled persecuted
Left alone with no defense
When I think of what that brute did
I get a little tense
But I dream a dream so pretty
That I don't feel so depressed
'Cause it sooths my inner kitty
And it helps me get some rest
The sound of Deutys dying gasp
His children squealing in my grasp
His queen's mournful cry
That's my lullaby
Now the past I've tried forgetting
And my foes I could forgive
Trouble is, I know it's petty
But I hate to let them live
Brutal: So you found yourself somebody who'd chase Deuty up a tree?
Mac: Oh the battle may be bloody
But that kinda works for me
The melody of angry growls
A counterpoint of painful howls
A symphony of death oh my
That's my lullaby
Cryss is gone
But Mac is still around
To love this little lad – He licked Alonzo's cheek and Sphinx hurried over and lied down beside his twin.
Till he learns to be a killer
With the lust for being bad
Brutal: Sleep ya little termite! Uh-I mean, precious little thing - Sphinx pushed him aside annoyed.
Sphinx: One day when you're big and strong
Mac: You will be a king!
The pounding of the drums of war
The thrill of Lonzo's mighty claws
Brutal: Joy of vengeance!
Sphinx: Testify!
Mac: I can hear the cheering
Brutal: Lonzo what a guy… (He sounds bored)
Sphinx: Lonzo what a guy! (He sounds exstatic)
Mac: Payback time is nearing
And then our flag will fly
Against a blood red sky
That's my lullaby
Sphinx and Alonzo were both asleep and he looked at them before leaving the room to plan for the future. In the future his son Alonzo, the smartest of his three sons would make him king. He was the perfect choice since he didn't look like Macavity at all, he is the smartest and will be the strongest of them. He will lead them to victory in the future. Macavity could feel it… he knew it.
TBC Yay I'm back! Let's see... should I continue this one or not? Or maybe I should write a sequal for 'The Strays' first. Tell you what... you decide. The alternative that gets most votes will win so review please.
I don't own CATS well I've created Sphinx and Brutal so they are mine... the song isn't mine either it's from Lion King 2.